HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2001-0980

docview before 1.0-15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are processed when converting a man page to a web page.

Vulnerability Description

docview before 1.0-15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are processed when converting a man page to a web page.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CalderaOpenlinux Server3.1
CalderaOpenlinux Workstation3.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0980?

CVE-2001-0980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). docview before 1.0-15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are processed when converting a man page to a web page.

How severe is CVE-2001-0980?

CVE-2001-0980 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0980?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux Server, Caldera Openlinux Workstation.